How can you stomach that hokey docusoap?
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Hokey
//ˈhəʊki//
Synonyms for "hokey" (33 found)
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3 entriesTranslations
15 translations across 4 languages.
Dutch
4 entries- flauw adj (phony, obviously of flimsy credibility)
- melig adj (corny, overly sentimental)
- nep adj (phony, obviously of flimsy credibility)
- slap adj (phony, obviously of flimsy credibility)
French
2 entries- bidon adj (phony, obviously of flimsy credibility)
- mélo adj (corny, overly sentimental)
German
4 entries- falsch adj (phony, obviously of flimsy credibility)
- kitschig adj (corny, overly sentimental)
- künstlich adj (phony, obviously of flimsy credibility)
- rührselig adj (corny, overly sentimental)
Spanish
1 entries- cursi adj (corny, overly sentimental)
Sample sentences
5 total sentences available.
When asked for his book report, Chad came up with a series of hokier and hokier excuses.
Source: wiktionary
I thought the windshield wiper blades were a little hokey when I saw their cheap packaging.
Source: wiktionary
Terry hated going to the cinema with Pat; she always chose hokey romantic comedies that made him want to gag.
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